REGISTRATION

Activities (including the membership requirement) can count towards the award from the date of registration and back dated up to a maximum of 3 months (but not before your 16th birthday).

MEMBERSHIP

Be aged between 16 and 25 years old and have been a member of Explorer Scouts or the Scout Network (or both) for at least 18 months from your date of registration for the award. You must be a member at the time you complete the award.

NIGHTS AWAY

Complete 18 nights away with Scouting, of which 12 must be camping.

INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENT & VALUES (IEV) LIST

If you have completed your Chief Scout's Platinum or Diamond Awards, then these are included as part of the six activities. If you have the Chief Scout's Platinum you should complete four activities, and if you have the Chief Scout's Diamond, you should complete two. These should be different from the ones already completed for the other awards.

CHALLENGES

Complete the five Queen’s Scout Award challenges or hold the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE).

• SkillTake up a skill for 6 or 12* months, and show progress and lasting interest. The skill can be an existing interest or something entirely new.

• Physical ActivityTake up a physical activity for 6 or 12* months, completing an agreed programme by taking part and achieving your objectives.

• ServiceProvide service to an individual or the community for 12 months. Briefing and training should be given in order to gain the necessary skills. This may include helping with another section of the movement as an Explorer Scout Young Leader or adult volunteer.

• Expedition/ExplorationTraining framework:Show that you are competent in the following areas:

- First aid and emergency procedures- Risk assessment/health and safety- Navigation and route planning- Camp craft, equipment and hygiene- Food and cooking- Country, highway and water sports codes- Observation, recording and presentation- Team building- Proficiency in mode of travel

PracticeUndertake a minimum of 3 days and 2 nights (consecutive) expedition or exploration in wild country by foot, cycle, horse, canoe, boat or dinghy.

FinalUndertake a 4-day and 3-night (consecutive) qualifying expedition or exploration with an aim in wild country by the method used in your practice.

• ResidentialUndertake a 5 day and 4 night residential project in an unfamiliar environment where the majority of people are not known to you. This project could be environmental work, activity based, service to others or personal training. In exceptional circumstances, the residential can be done on 2 occasions, as long as the same activity is completed.

*All members should complete 12 months in either the skill or the physical activity challenges.

Award participants who are not holders of a Chief Scout’s Diamond Award or Silver DofE must complete an extra 6 months in either the service or the longer of the skills or physical recreation challenges.

PRESENTATION

Make a presentation covering all elements of your award to a suitable audience, with the aim of inspiring and motivating others to achieve the award. The presentation should be the final activity you complete.